Just curious how easy it is to access the under-bed storage, specifically, how do you reach the area highlighted in red in the below image? Does not appear to be very practical. Maybe there is an access door I cannot see from this perspective? Looks like a back breaker.

Could it be Airstream has not intended that space for storage. Front bed models can be loaded heavy in front. It looks like that space left empty would leave the remaining storage well balanced side-to-side, and possibly better results front-to-back.

Probably should have mentioned that we are still shopping and are in the obligatory 23' vs 25' comparison stage of Airstream ownership. (Let's not go there; plenty of posts already devoted to that subject.)

The picture I highlighted was off of Colonial Airstream's site. We visited our local dealer this weekend comparing the smaller Flying Clouds and I did not notice this lack of access to the compartment under the 23FB bed. I actually have the owners manual from the Airstream website, but could not find anything on the subject.

Just seems strange they did not cut an access hole somewhere so that you could reach in with the awning pole and slide stuff in and out.

The wife stores two aluminum folding chairs from Camping World and a folding table from LL Bean in that space..................I don't ask her how she gets the stuff in there, she just appears with the stuff after the awning is out.

The area you highlighted is practical storage. Yes, you have to lift the bed, but thanks to the hydraulic arms, getting to the area is not a back-breaker. We appreciate the extra space for storing bulky items that don't weigh much (e.g., daypacks).